Project Manager - T&S

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 68,880 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a Project Manager for a 1-year contract assignment focused on solar repower projects. You will lead pre-construction activities, ensuring projects are ready for execution while adhering to safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, at least 5 years of experience in similar roles, and knowledge of solar construction and utility interconnection processes.

This role offers comprehensive health benefits and a competitive salary range of $50.00/hr to $55.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable energy pre-construction project management or engineering.
• Knowledge of power systems, grid interconnection, and utility regulations.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction project teams through all phases from development handoff to execution turnover.
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk registers for multiple concurrent projects.
• Oversee engineering design activities including electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Utility interconnection processes

Solar construction

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Opportunity Overview

Project Manager – T&S (Transmission & Substation) This is a 1‑year contract assignment (W‑2). This role is for a pre‑construction Solar Repower Project Manager. The Solar Repower Project Manager leads all pre‑construction activities for solar repower projects. You will ensure that it plans, permits, and readies projects for construction execution while maintaining safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals. You must understand the existing solar assets that are identified as solar repower candidates and how you can incorporate and improve a repower design into the existing assets.

Your Day‑to‑Day:

Project Planning & Management

• Lead pre‑construction project teams through all phases from development handoff to execution turnover
• Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and risk registers for multiple concurrent projects

Engineering & Design Management

• Oversee engineering design activities including electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines
• Coordinate interconnection studies and grid integration requirements

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Work with environmental team to understand required permits and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, utilities, and local authorities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations

Procurement & Contract Management

• Support procurement activities including equipment specifications, vendor qualification, and contract negotiations
• Manage safe harbor equipment requirements and tax credit compliance timelines

Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets and cost forecasts throughout pre‑construction phase
• Support cost capitalization processes and financial reporting requirements
• Report on important financial metrics
• Lead project meetings, reviews, and milestone presentations
• Coordinate with operations teams for handoff planning and commissioning preparation

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in utility‑scale renewable energy pre‑construction project management or engineering
• Experience with utility interconnection processes
• Knowledge of solar construction
• PMP certification is optional

Technical Skills

• Must have an understanding of solar PV and battery storage technologies
• Knowledge of power systems, grid interconnection, and utility regulations
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with safe harbor provisions and renewable energy tax credits
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools
• Proficiency in Excel

Our Safety Pledge to You

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $50.00/hr. to $55.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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